My first time at California fish grill so good highly recommend! I was craving some fish tacos & decided to try this new place , I love the setting of the restaurant very pretty & clean love the lights. Not to mention the service was great they were so nice specifically Hayley she was so kind. Also she gave great recommendations , she recommended the salmon taco & strawberry mint beverage. I ended up getting 1 fish tacos 1 salmon taco some fries & the strawberry mint beverage. but let me tell you the strawberry mint was so delicious really completes the meal. Thanks to Hayley for having such great recommendations I had a great experience she brought the food out to me as well. Will be coming back with my friend group on Friday!! Hope to see hayley again !! (Definitely try the salmon taco & strawberry mint no disappointments) read more

Second time at california fish grill & ooo wee i'm coming back real soon. I got the salmon tacos they were sooo good!! highly recommend trying them honestly 10/10 paired it with the strawberry mint i was recommended the first time i came deliciousss. service was great Alondra was very nice! I love how when I come in theirs always a table clean & ready for me this is not a messy place! coming back this following week. read more

I ate there with out of town guests. They loved the food. I was in the mood for fish and chips. Delicious!

California Fish Grill has a few good locations, but the Costa Mesa location beats them all! We were in the area looking for a nice seafood dinner, and figured to give this location a shot. We were glad we did! Parking is pretty easy next to the restaurant and this location is easy to get to from the highway. The Barramundi we ordered was perfectly done, crispy and juicy and well-seasoned. The shrimp skewers were literally perfect! The vegetables we ordered are flavorful and pair well with the rice and seasoned fish. The great things about California Fish grill include the variety of dishes, sides, and sauces at a great value for the price. Above that the cooks here are exceptional, and the service is outstanding. We intend to make this CFG location a new "regular" spot for seafood! read more

California Fish Grill - Barramundi with half Cajun and half garlic butter, we got it served with a bed of white rice and rosemary zucchini . - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

California Fish Grill is one of my favorite places for fresh seafood. The meals are always delicious, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can really taste the freshness in every bite, and the portions are generous for the price. The staff is friendly, and the service is always quick. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for great seafood. read more

California Fish Grill - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Nice size, fast-casual restaurant with ample parking. I got their app which gave me a free protein bowl (with purchase of a drink). I was going to try the protein bowl so was very happy. I also got a Mediterranean chicken bowl. The servers were very friendly and helpful. My protein bowl had 4 proteins and some beans, rice, and chopped chilis. The chicken bowl seemed healthy with avocado and a lot of kale in it. read more

California Fish Grill - EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Wonderful calamari strips, clam chowder was excellent. Tried the Cajun shrimp tacos as well; very tasty and full of flavor! Nice decor and seating inside and outside. Easy to order and no wait at noon. Great staff and service too; we'll be back!! Thank you Karen, Val and Bill 07242026 read more

I've been to several California Fish Grills, but not to this location. I ordered the everything protein bowl for the first time because it has 39 grams of protein. It had a bit of salmon, white fish, shrimp and grilled chicken as the protein and came with white rice, hummus, couscous and a few greens and it was delicious and very tasty. Service was great and you can either order your food at the counter through a kiosk or a staff member will take your order. There is a lot of seating available as well as a small section for outdoor seating. Casual dining located at the end of a strip mall with a private parking lot. read more

California Fish Grill - EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

3/12/2026. Dined in and was pleasantly surprised by the check in staff and the gentleman working there. He was so friendly and helpful. Made sure to check in if we needed anything multiple times and got me extra sauces. Food was outstanding. Big Portions! read more

California Fish Grill - Giant shrimp, fries, kale slaw - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We had our food delivered Friday July 24, 2026, the shrimp in the Coastal Shrimp Grill was so salty my fiancé couldn't eat it, even after rinsing the shrimp off. I always get the Avocado Veggie Bowl, which was delicious as usual. read more

THE FISH TACO WAS BOMB! Tried other food which was really good too But the fish taco was an absolute stand out! Crispy, flaky fish with delicious toppings and sauces! What's not to love? Would highly recommend the fish tacos! Also really enjoyed the cole slaw and brussels sprouts we got on the side. YAY CFG! read more

California Fish Grill - BATTERED FISH TACO - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Solid 4 stars! Plenty of parking. Good service. Good fish and chips. Indoor and outdoor seating. Will be back. read more

California Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

+ Yummy cheap food. Love me some salmon & swai along with CFG's various healthy side options. + Good amount of parking. . Just a lil tricky exiting here turning left onto the street as you try to get back on the 405. . Service is ok. A little slow. Friendliness is hit-or-miss. read more

Delicious food fair prices and everything is clean there unlike other locations I wish all locations were the same

Service and food were amazing! Very healthy choose offering, pleasant experience. Alondra was very helpful.!

This was our first time at a California Fish Grill and we were pleasantly surprised with the deliciousness of the entrees but also the quality of their service. The entire team worked well to deliver excellent fresh dishes and fast efficient service. Andrew in particular delivered focused service and expedited well! We ordered the lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried shrimp, and garlic bread. Everything we ordered was delicious and way better than we expected. We will absolutely be back! read more

First of walking in the people working are so sweet and welcoming! The woman working the front helped us and answered any questions we had! They brought our food to us and even brought us over some green sauce and red sauce! The food was exceptional! My tilapia grilled plate was everything! The fish was cooked perfectly! For sides I got the zucchini and white rice! I also got to try my mom's battered fish taco and that was crispy and delicious! We enjoyed having a late lunch at California Fish Grill! We can't wait to go back! read more

California Fish Grill - Tilapia grilled plate - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has delicious food! One of my favorite places in town and a go-to spot for us. I recommend the swai grilled plate with a side of green goddess dressing or the Cajun swap tacos. Thanks Alejandra for taking care of us! read more

I had the everything protein bowl and it was everything I was looking for. I was craving fish AND chicken but with the everything protein bowl you not only get those two proteins but grilled shrimp as well! Whaaaat? Tons of flavor super filling and comes with either white or brown rice. And now for the most important question: so how much protein is in that there everything protein bowl???.......56grams of it! read more

The cashiers were sweet, and parking was easy. No trash cans in sight, which was surprising. Tables could've been wiped down better, but nothing major. I grabbed a fish taco before heading to the airport--looked heavy on the crema, but it was perfectly balanced with the salsa and pickled onions. The fry on the fish was spot-on. Other locations can go overboard, but this one nailed it. I dined around 2pm on a slow Thursday, which was nice. Based on the taco alone, I'm excited to try more--especially their Taco Tuesday lineup. read more

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This location has great customer service. The team is always helpful and even thought you can order on your own on the kiosk, they are always happy to assist. The salmon was not in stock, and Janelle recommended the Cajun tacos, which are delicious. She kindly answered my questions and gave a good alternative recommendation. Thanks Janelle! read more

Food was tasty, service was good. Enjoyed the layout and the quick service. Great location for an easy lunch and casual dinner date. read more

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The food was awesome and fresh, we ordered the Salmon and the Poke bowl. Great service was provided by Andrew and team! We will be back

The atmosphere was a little concerning, walk up order your food like a cafeteria. I usually don't go to that type of place for fish. However we were pleasantly surprised we ordered two different types of fish both equally delicious. The lady at the desk could have smiled but the fish more than made up for it. If you're looking for a quick fish meal that tastes as good as a fine dining restaurant for a third of the price this is your spot read more

Amazing customer service!!! Daisy helped me order and she was so friendly and helpful. Not only was the service amazing, the food was bomb! I had the house ahi poke bowl and it was absolutely delicious. 10/10 all around! read more

I good friend suggested we eat here for really good fish! I had not had swordfish before so ordered the swordfish taco plate and was not disappointed, very delish! The restaurant is surfer hangout style, very friendly staff and a good variety of seafood. When the hungry comes on for seafood/fish, I do plan on eating here again. read more

Excellent service by Stephanie. Great location for fish with wife daughter & grandson Grant. 19 months. Shrimp bowl, salmon, battered fish tacos. Cool drink options. Nice music. read more

Tried the promo "Everything Protein Bowl". 10/10. Super fresh. If you like cilantro get extra. If you like avocado spring for the avocado as an add on. This will for sure be a new addition to my weekly go to meals. Great service to boot ( Melissa). Well done! read more

We ordered two fish plates and everything was fresh and delicious. Andrew was quick and reassured us of the wait when our food was coming out. He didn't hesitate to ask if we needed any extra condiments or boxes. Very packed for a Friday afternoon but worth it! read more

Love coming to this location! It's always clean and parking is easy to find as well. Andrew and Christian helped us today and I was really impressed with the level of service. I felt like I was dining at a fancy sit-down restaurant and really appreciated their attentiveness. The quality of food is always consistently perfect. read more

This is the second time we visit this location and the service as good as the first time, all the staff are very friendly, Andrew and Erik were very helpful. Food always great! read more

The team here is excellent. I messed up on my order and they were able to take care of it without hesitation! food quality is always good highly recommend! read more

Went for dinner tonight and Sonia and Brenda were so helpful! They both kept checking on me and my family to see if we needed anything and food is always delicious! read more

Great service, and love the fish and chips at this location. Brussels sprouts are also great! Andrew and Christian are so helpful.

Dynamite shrimp is so good here! I'll be back! I knocked off one star because the prices are a little high.

Love these shrimp tacos. Wasabi salmon bowl is on point as well. Friendly service. Good vibe.

Great service ,friendly staff and good lunch options! They have good options if you're pescatarian and healthy options in case you are on a health journey! read more

Amazing food and staff!! The employees always provide excellent customer service and the food is amazing! My favorite place

Can't believe that I slept on California Fish grill. They've been around for decades but I only just tried it recently per the recommendation of my friend. I tended to avoid California Fish Grill because I wasn't sure how much the meals cost and if there were ever enough in variety to choose from. CFG is extremely affordable and this location caters to those looking for a more casual setting to dine in or order to-go. On average, the plates cost about $15 per person and it's portions are large in value. I could see myself eating dinner and lunch here often. The kiosks at the front make it useful to order your food and browse through selections at your convenience. The soda fountain is accessible for refills. My boyfriend and I ate here two nights and row and tried various entres that did not disappoint. PS, you can NEVER go wrong with classic fish and ships. Also, you will never find a sea bass or mahi mahi entree at such a good quality and price anywhere else. read more

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Went back in July. Hot summer led me to this amazing restaurant. Afternoon time. Busy but not too bad. Great ambience. Chill. And the service was very welcoming and helpful. Special Thanks to Sonia. She was wonderful energetic and made the experience the best. Food was great. Good flavors and reasonable timing. Fish tacos, super delicious. They were suggested by Sonia. (Thanks) and also points to the grilled salmon, perfectly cooked. Recommend and will go again. read more